Roald Dahl's Even More Revolting Recipes

by Roald Dahl

This disgusterously delicious collection of recipes from the books of Roald Dahl features such dainty delights as Boiled Slobbages, Glumptious Globgobblers, Nishnobblers, Plushnuggets and many, many more. With wonderful witty illustrations from Quentin Blake, mouth-watering photographs from Jan Baldwin and an introduction from Felicity Dahl, it is a marvellous treat for Dahl fans and discerning chefs everywhere.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Childrens, Nonfiction, Food, Humor, Picture Books

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Roald Dahl was a beloved British author, poet, screenwriter, and wartime fighter pilot, best known for his enchanting and often darkly humorous children's books that have captivated generations of readers around the world. Born in Llandaff, Wales, to Norwegian parents, Dahl led a life marked by adventure, tragedy, creativity, and enduring literary success. His vivid imagination and distinctive storytelling style have made him one of the most celebrated children's authors in modern literature.
Before becoming a writer, Dahl lived a life filled with excitement and hardship. He served as a Royal Air Force pilot during World War II, surviving a near-fatal crash in the Libyan desert. His wartime experiences and travels deeply influenced his storytelling, often infusing his works with a sense of danger, resilience, and the triumph of the underdog. After the war, he began writing for both adults and children, showing a rare versatility that spanned genres and age groups.
Dahl's children's books are known for their playful use of language, unforgettable characters, and a deep sense of justice, often pitting clever children against cruel or foolish adults. Some of his most iconic titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, James and the Giant Peach, Fantastic Mr Fox, and The Witches. These works are filled with fantastical elements and moral undertones, empowering young readers to challenge authority, think independently, and believe in the impossible.
Equally acclaimed for his work for adults, Dahl wrote numerous short stories characterized by their macabre twists and dark humor. His stories were frequently published in magazines such as The New Yorker and later compiled into bestselling collections like Someone Like You and Kiss Kiss. He also wrote screenplays, including the James Bond film You Only Live Twice and the adaptation of Ian Fleming's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Despite his literary success, Dahl was a complex and sometimes controversial figure, known for his strong opinions and difficult personality. Nonetheless, his books continue to be treasured for their wit, originality, and the sense of wonder they inspire. Many of his stories have been adapted into successful films, stage plays, and television specials, further cementing his legacy.
Dahl's impact on children's literature is immeasurable. His ability to connect with young readers through a mix of irreverence, heart, and imagination has made his stories timeless. Even after his death, his books remain in print and continue to be read by millions of children worldwide. His writing not only entertains but also encourages curiosity, courage, and compassion.
Roald Dahl's work lives on as a testament to the power of storytelling and the magic of a truly original voice. He remains a towering figure in literature whose creations continue to spark joy, mischief, and inspiration across generations.

Reviews

[Manybooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

Almost exactly the same in set-up and with regard to its content as Roald’s Dahl’s Revolting Recipes (except of course that there are different food and meal ideas presented and that the main author is no longer Roald Dahl but his wife Felicity Dahl), as far as general entertainment value goes, the recipe names and many of the imaginative accompanying photographs shown in Roald Dahl’s Even More Revolting Recipes have certainly hit the spot for me so to speak (as I definitely have very much enjoyed reading over the recipes, looking at Quentin Blake’s artwork, smiling at how imaginative and full of whimsy many of the photographs tend to be and bien sûr also searching for the featured recipes in the respective Roald Dahl novels). However, with regard to Roald Dahl’s Even More Revolting Recipes actually being of much use as a bona fide cookbook (and indeed also one geared towards children), with recipes to try to make (and to later consume), I unfortunately have been for the most part rather annoyed and disappointed. For one, while many of the recipe suggestions (and yes, all of them, as already alluded to above, do seem to have definitely been gleaned from Roald Dahl’s middle grade novels) mostly sound delicious enough, they also and equally are for the most part not really all that healthy in scope and nutritious looking, with often high fat content, heavily meat based or laden with white sugar ingredients (fine perhaps for an occasional treat, but really, on the whole, Roald Dahl’s Even More Revolting Recipes is kind of too much into celebrating unhealthy, lacking in proper nutrition food ingredients and this is especially problematic considering the target audience, considering that the target audience is mainly supposed to be children). And for two, Roald Dahl’s Even More Revolting Recipes also includes far too many food and meal suggestions that seem to require difficult and sometimes even potentially dangerous for novice cooks instructions and equipment. Because yes, I would certainly be very leery letting any young child (below the age of twelve) attempt to make recipes that require juicers, food processors or having to use a candy thermometer, for I know from trying to make things like milkshakes, juices, smoothies and candy as a novice adult cook that mishaps can be dangerous and painful (I once got my fingers caught in a blender and it was just lucky that I did not seriously injure myself). Therefore, while Roald Dahl’s Even More Revolting Recipes does have a certain amount of charm, I actually do not think it succeeds all that well as far as it being an actual and useable child-friendly and health conscious cookbook (and yes, I only decided to even try Roald Dahl’s Even More Revolting Recipes because it is available on Open Library and thus a very quick and easy reading experience, and I was kind of wondering how Roald Dahl’s Even More Revolting Recipes compares to Roald Dahl’s Revolting Recipes, and yes, both are pretty much identical twins and with the same annoying cookbook and food preparation issues).

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Novel, fun way to learn some new recipes from your Favourite Roald Dahl Books.

[Ryan Solski · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting ideas and concoctions that are heavy on either eggs or sugar. Nice full page splash illustrations and references to some of the recent Dahl books I've read...

Need a food processor for lots of these though!

[Kristen · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's fun to look through, but the recipes themselves seem rather complicated.

[April Helms · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of various recipes inspired by Roald Dahl, ranging from breakfast foods and simple drinks to meals and desserts. The illustrations are zany and active, just like Dahl’s works. The recipes range from very simple and quick to more complex. I like the emphasis in some of the recipes about having an adult help. The dishes, despite their names, actually look quite good, and the recipes themselves provide several chuckles. Excellent for both fans of Dahl, and as a springboard book to those who have not read his works.

[Elizabeth Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun with a capital F! For fans, old or young, of Roald Dahl's quirky works. Even my high school students got a big kick out of this one. My daughter and I prepared a number of the dishes, and have repeatedly used some of the depictions from the photographs and illustrations when entertaining -- especially at Halloween.

This cookbook is a clever way to get kids into the kitchen, both cooking and reading. Eating fun food, too.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun, often simple, and actually delicious-sounding recipes (The "Dirt with Motor Oil" only *looks* revolting) with recipe names taken from Roald Dahl's books. Good display book or resource for food/craft for events. Also great recommendation for parents who want to cook fun stuff with kids.

[Spacecat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great, revolting recipes that actually look good.

[Beka · Rating 3 out of 5]

A funny book with some good ideas of treats to make that go along with things in the books.

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this one even more than the first. It's got more illustrations & quotes from where the treats come from. It also reminded me how bad I need to read The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me :(

[Mas5thgrade2012 · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book has crazier recipes than the last one!-Lazyman117

[Maggie Mattmiller · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not quite as creative as the first (in my opinion), but still really cute, and some of the recipes look really tasty!

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of cute fun recipes to try with the kiddos

[Judy Carey Nevin]

I converted all of the measurements to US measurements (this was a British import) and gave input on the jacket design.

[Lexi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Age Level: I think that this book is good for any age level with a parent, because of the fact that it is a cook book. Maybe if a child 3rd-5th wants to just read it for fun and is interested in cooking then that would be a good age level too.

Summary:
This book takes lines from childhood books like James and the Giant Peach and The BFG and describes how to cook those things. For example, in James and the Giant Peach it states “pickles spines of porcupines” so this author came up with a recipe on how to create that and describes each ingredient and instructions on how to prepare it.

Review: I think that this is a great book to have in the library, or even to bring into a lesson about cooking or about these stories. In some classrooms you may be able to bring these foods in or be able to make them with a class. This would be a great way to connect it to your lesson if it relates. Great book.

[Jaden John · Rating 5 out of 5]

great cookbook

[Patty · Rating 3 out of 5]

Adorable. I doubt I'll make any of the recipes, but I love the concept.

[Peg · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fun way to bring stories to life. It is also a great way for children to see the magic that they can find within the pages if they pay close attention and then can recreate in real life.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cool but weird recipes